Journal of Korean medical science
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2022
Healthcare Policy Agenda for a Sustainable Healthcare System in Korea: Building Consensus Using the Delphi Method.
The purpose of this study is to suggest priority tasks necessary for building a sustainable healthcare system in Korea based on the Delphi consensus among healthcare professionals. ⋯ The eight items for which consensus was reached in this study should be prioritized for Korea's sustainable healthcare system. Health policy makers will need to put considerable effort into researching and establishing these priorities.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2022
Evaluation of In-Hospital Cluster of COVID-19 Associated With a Patient With Prolonged Viral Shedding Using Whole-Genome Sequencing.
Patients with hematologic malignancies may produce replication-competent virus beyond 20 days of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, data regarding the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from patients with prolonged viral shedding is limited. ⋯ Despite the possibility of transmission from the patient with prolonged viral shedding, no evidence of the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from the patient with prolonged positive RT-PCR using WGS was found.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2022
Effects of Air Pollution on Chemosensory Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients.
In some patients, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is accompanied by loss of smell and taste, and this has been reportedly associated with exposure to air pollutants. This study investigated the relationship between the occurrence of chemosensory dysfunction in COVID-19 patients and air pollutant concentrations in Korea. ⋯ High concentrations of air pollutants such as PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, and CO on the day of diagnosis increased the risk of developing chemosensory dysfunction from COVID-19 infection. This result underscores the need to actively prevent exposure to air pollution and prevent COVID-19 infection. In addition, policies that regulate activities and products that create high amounts of harmful environmental wastes may help in promoting better health for all during COVID-19 pandemic.
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J. Korean Med. Sci. · Oct 2022
Potential Role of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Pain Sensitization and Jaw Function in Temporomandibular Disorder Patients.
The relationships between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and diverse types of pain disorders have been reported. However, the interaction between OSA and pain-related temporomandibular disorder (TMD) remains obscure. ⋯ The myofascial pain modulating mechanisms and jaw function could have interactions with nocturnal hypoxia and sleep fragmentation in chronic pain-related TMD patients.